We will revere and obey the city’s laws;

We will transmit this city not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.”

Welcome

My name is Steve Hagerty, and I am currently the 21st Mayor of Evanston, IL, one of the most socioeconomically and racially diverse urban ring cities in America located just north of Chicago on Lake Michigan. With public transportation, several vibrant business districts, a world class University, a thriving arts and creative scene, two historic districts, and a beautiful, public lakefront, there’s no place quite like Evanston. Here, we’re passionate about the environment, our history, our community, our diversity, our parks and Lake, our ETHS Wildkits and Northwestern University Wildcats, and our progressive values.

Since being sworn in the May of 2017, together we have reaffirmed our commitment to the environment, good government, infrastructure investments, and the expansion of our tax base. Specifically, we have:

These and future changes and improvements to our community can only occur if we work together in a collaborative, sensible, strategic, and intentional manner. My commitment as Mayor is to promote this attitude and to work hard every day to make this a more just, vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community. Let’s continue to work together to make Evanston one of America’s most livable cities.